9 Bancroft Road, Luton, LU3 2NB
About 9 Bancroft Road
9 Bancroft Road is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Luton (LU3 2NB). It has a recorded floor area of 72 m² (around 775 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Untraded for 22 years, with the last transfer in September 2004. Across 1999–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 19.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £277,000 sits 97.9% above the 2004 sale of £140,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£181/sq ft) was about 18% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 84% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Roof insulation improved
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
9 Bancroft Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.
£277,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 19.2% per year over 5 years.
£140,000
Growth on file: 19.2% per year over 5 years.
Sales timeline
2 September 2004Most recent
£140,000
+55.6%over 2 years15 February 2002
£90,000
+50.0%over 2 years5 November 1999
£59,995
Median price across the last 5 sales in LU3 2NB: £310,000 (2025–2022).
Versus other Bancroft Road homes
On floor area, 9 Bancroft Road runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,944
Street avg £2,301
Floor Area
72 m²
Street avg 93 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
249/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Britannia Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Icknield Primary School. 36 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.4dB







